HR Summer Placement Review

by BAE Systems

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Rating

4.4/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.2
  • The Culture
    4.5

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Very friendly people, good working environment and I learnt a lot in very short space of time. If you're unsure wha drection you want to go in following a degree at uni, this may be an ideal placement for you.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was contributing to the actual work going on in the office within 2 weeks. You need to be proactive though, It's not a place for the meek.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Graduate Manager was always available to help as was my line manager.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • 5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • 5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Actual hard skills...not so much, but lots of transferable skills

    4/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Great people, I made friends that I'll definitely keep in touch wih.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Little mix up at the start, but smooth sailing afterwards

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Average rating here as the question is not really suitable to a 3 month summer placement.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    Sports and Social Club

    Subsidised/Company Gym
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Always something going on. Again, this isn't going to happen if people keep to themselves.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Barrow is cheaper than almost anywhere else I've been.

    5/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • NOt bad for a small town

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • SPs, IPs, Graduates, Office Parties....always something

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Human Resources

West Midlands

November 2009

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